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Makita's DPC7331 petrol power cut two-stroke 355mm saw boasts loads of power and smooth handling. This ergonomically balanced 10 kilo saw (without blade) features a hand adjustable blade guard, protective cover and dust guide, five stage air filter system, head decompression valve and bearing resistance on the protective cover for speed and accuracy. Cutting disc can run in either central or lateral positions. Maximum cutting depth 122mm, power rating 4.2kW and 5.7HP. RRP $1,585. If you want to go harder and deeper (4.5kW, 6.2HP and up to 147mm deep), opt for the slightly heavier DPC8182 at RRP $1,885.
Keep your fingers safe from big bashers with Finkal's new safety punch. This new versatile nail punch incorporates a u-shaped handle that keeps hands away from the strike area which means you can nail harder and faster with less chance of hand injury.
The handle is constructed from solid steel and the punch itself from hardened 5mm steel. The punch is spring loaded to pull out of timber and float just above the nail head. This allows the user to slide the punch across timber floors or decking without having to lift the punch for each nail (the plastic coated finish allows it slide over timber surfaces without damaging surfaces). RRP $79.95.
Ideal for Blackberrys, iPhones and other Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, Uniden's new Bluetooth hands-free car kit utilises the latest noise and echo reduction technology for enhanced call clarity. Slimline and unobtrusive, the compact unit simply hooks on to the sun visor, making it perfect for anyone who works in a shared vehicle environment. RRP $119.95.
Almost everyone out on the road these days packs a digital camera. It's a perfect way of recording events, places and products - even evidence, in the event of an accident.
If you need a pocket-sized camera, check out Canon's new generation IXUS 200 IS Touch, a fiesty 12.1 megapixel camera with a 24mm wide angle lens, 5x optical zoom and big three inch touch screen. Features include touch auto focus, subject tracking (so your subject is always in focus even if they move), optical image stabilizer, and intelligent contrast correction. Also capable of High Definition movie recording, though you will need the optional HDMI cable to view them on your television. RRP $599.
It's a tool, not a toy. Absolutely! So say the million people who purchased the new iPhone 3GS in just three days following its release earlier this year.
New features include improved speed and performance (up to twice as fast as iPhone 3G), longer battery life, a high quality three megapixel autofocus camera, easy to use video recording and hands free voice control. The new operating system lets you cut, copy and paste, find what you want via Spotlight™ search and choose a landscape keyboard. Use the phone to access more than 50,000 applications from Apple's App Store - our pick for most handy is the spirit level.
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